How Azure Storage Works¶
Azure Storage provides a scalable, distributed storage platform for diverse data types, managed through specialized control and data planes.
| Operation Type | Description | Key Services | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Plane | Managing storage accounts and resources. | Azure Resource Manager (ARM) | Affects configuration, not data content. |
| Data Plane | Interacting with stored data objects. | REST APIs, Client SDKs, Storage Explorer | Directly reads or writes data content. |
mermaid graph TD User([User Request]) --> DNS[Azure Storage DNS] DNS --> Acc[Storage Account] Acc --> Service{Select Service} Service --> Blob[Blob Endpoint] Service --> File[File Endpoint] Service --> Queue[Queue Endpoint] Service --> Table[Table Endpoint] Blob --> Container[Container/Blob] File --> Share[File Share/File]
Note
Storage endpoint DNS names typically follow the pattern <account-name>.<service>.core.windows.net. For example, mystorage.blob.core.windows.net for blob storage access.
Architecture Highlights¶
- Storage Account: The top-level resource and administrative container for all data.
- Regions: Physical locations where data is stored to meet compliance and performance needs.
- Redundancy: Multiple copies of data maintained to ensure durability and availability.